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In class, we learned what maintain means.
What does Maintain mean?
Maintain means to keep something up or care for it.
Dictionary definition
to keep something in good condition or at the same level.
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Maintain
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mayn · tayn · strongest beat: tayn
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WordMaintain.
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MeaningMaintain means to keep something up or care for it.
ExampleExample: In class, we learned what maintain means.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- mayn · tayn
- Strongest beat
- tayn
- Ending
- tayn
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tayn.
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Base word
maintain
verb
maintains
Keeps something in good condition.
noun
maintenance
Care that keeps something working.
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